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# Chakras

**Chakras** are centers of [energy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy) within the [human body](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_body). The word "**chakra**" is derived from the Sanskrit language and means "wheel" or "disc."

There are generally 7 main **chakras**, each associated with a specific area of [the body](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_body) and linked to different aspects of life, including physical health, mental health, and spiritual well-being. **Chakras** are often depicted as spinning wheels of [energy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy), and they are thought to influence .